BCG Pro Newsletter

Friday 14th June 2019

Our latest round-up for those who create comedy, whether that be on the stage, on the page, or... well, in any other medium.

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Fringe

If you're going to be producing or performing a show at the Edinburgh Fringe this August, make sure you're signed up to our Edinburgh mailing list (just click the link and check Edinburgh is ticked). We'll be sending the first email next week, with a selection of news and opportunities.

Making a writing partnership work

Making a writing partnership work Paywall

Writers Ed Amsden and Tom Coles take us through the pros and cons of writing as a duo, and explain how to make a writing partnership work.

S4C launches online Welsh language comedy platform

S4C launches online Welsh language comedy platform

Broadcaster S4C has launched an online Welsh language comedy platform called S4C Comedi. (We don't speak Welsh, but think we understand the name...)

Talent Banks Live agency launches

Talent Banks Live agency launches

New comedy agency Talent Banks Live have announced they've signed Noreen Khan, Francine Lewis, Sally-Anne Hayward, Rich Wilson and Jenny Collier.

Opportunities Hub

Opportunities Hub Paywall

BCG Pro members can access a list of competitions and other opportunities via BCG Pro's Opportunities Hub. Looking to collaborate with someone? You can post your own opportunity too.

Sitcom Geeks

Sitcom Geeks

Sitcom Geeks hosts Dave Cohen and James Cary are podcasting the entire process of creating a sitcom. In the latest episode of the show, they give tips and thoughts on the planning and 'world building' stages.

Female Pilots' Club to showcase sitcoms

Female Pilots' Club to showcase sitcoms

The Female Pilots' Club will showcase sitcoms in front of an audience at The Museum Of Comedy.

Manford's Comedy Club 2019 finalists

Manford's Comedy Club 2019 finalists

Evaldas Karosas, Sian Davies, Dave Bawden, Matt Bragg, Horatio Gould, Usama Khan, Liam O'Brien, Sachin David Kumarendran, Carla Pol and Charlie Hopkinson will compete in Manford's Comedy Club New Act of The Year 2019 final.

The Road to The WareFringe

The Road to The WareFringe

Si Hawkins discovers that launching a little comedy festival - The WareFringe - involves a lot more decision-making than he'd bargained for.

Blackbook

BCG Pro BlackBook Paywall

For the latest TV and radio production data, BCG Pro Emerging and Gold members can access BlackBook. We're adding more contact details in to the People section of BlackBook every week too.

Open call for 2020 VAULT Festival

Open call for 2020 VAULT Festival

Organisers are calling for applicants to perform at the 2020 VAULT Festival in London.

ComComPod

The Comedian's Comedian Podcast

In the latest ComComPod podcast, Markus Birdman talks to Stuart Goldsmith about structuring 'high octane and no gaps' stand-up routines.

David Nobbs writing contest 2019

David Nobbs writing contest 2019

The David Nobbs Memorial Trust has opened entry to its third annual comedy writing contest, with a £500 prize fund to be won.

Hot Water comedy club launches online subscription channel

Hot Water comedy club launches online subscription channel

Liverpool's Hot Water comedy club is expanding its online presence by launching Hot Water Originals, an online subscription channel delivering 1 hour comedy specials.

Amused Moose Comedy Award 2019 open for entries

Amused Moose Comedy Award 2019 open for entries

The Amused Moose Comedy Award 2019 - which focuses on breakthrough talent performing at the Edinburgh Festival - is open for entries.

The Secret Reviewer #3: Star Wars

The Secret Reviewer #3: Star Wars Paywall

Every month our clandestine critic reveals the murky truths behind that infamous trade, and live comedy generally. This month: the issues around star ratings.

Showcase

This section of our newsletter is where we showcase the work of BCG Pro subscribers. Want to appear here? Just email us back, or complete the Comedy Casebook interview found through My CV.
Rebranding The Empire

Rebranding The Empire

This well-executed sketch by producers Justin Rogers, Nat Horrocks, Daryl Gibbard and Neil Cook sees Darth Vader heading to London's premier communications agency to talk about repositioning his brand.

Thanks for reading

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Wishing you a productive fortnight,

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